CVE-2005-3995: Format string vulnerability in the dosyslog function in the OBEX server (obexsrv.c) for Sobexsrv before 1.0.0-

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-3995?

sobexsrv: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0_pre3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-3995 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3995 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-3995 affect?

CVE-2005-3995 affects sobexsrv. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Format string vulnerability in the dosyslog function in the OBEX server (obexsrv.c) for Sobexsrv before 1.0.0-pre4, when the syslog (-S) function is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-3995?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2005-3995 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting sobexsrv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the dosyslog function in the OBEX server (obexsrv.c) for Sobexsrv before 1.0.0-pre4, when the syslog (-S) function is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in file name arguments to OBEX commands.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sobexsrv

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-05 00:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 1.0.0_pre3

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0_pre3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sobexsrv || rpm -q sobexsrv || sobexsrv --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0_pre3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sobexsrv

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sobexsrv

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: sobexsrv 1.0.0_pre3 Bluetooth - 'syslog()' Remote Format String

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3995?

sobexsrv: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0_pre3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3995 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3995 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-3995 affect?

CVE-2005-3995 affects sobexsrv. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Format string vulnerability in the dosyslog function in the OBEX server (obexsrv.c) for Sobexsrv before 1.0.0-pre4, when the syslog (-S) function is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in

How urgent is CVE-2005-3995?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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